Responsibilities

• Review and validate MIS production schedules daily.
• Identify resource conflicts and propose countermeasures before they impact production.
• Own and manage visual Kanban systems for oils, PPE, packaging, and other consumables.
• Conduct daily Gemba walks and manage reorder processes to prevent stockouts.
• Maintain a rolling 7-day staffing matrix aligned with production schedules.
• Confirm readiness of people, materials, tooling, and maintenance 20 minutes before each shift.
• Coordinate shift transitions and fill staffing gaps quickly.
• Conduct daily safety walks and enforce LOTO/PPE/machine guarding protocols.
• Identify and escalate safety hazards while promoting a zero-incident culture.
• Monitor throughput, scrap, and downtime using Standard Work and Vorne dashboards.
• Lead hourly floor checks and huddles to keep performance on target.
• Escalate downtime events exceeding 30 minutes and initiate rapid repairs.
• Ensure completion of all spec checks, audits, and hold-point verifications before material moves downstream.
• Mentor operators and working leads while managing the skills matrix and training objectives.
• Quantify and report efficiency gains from continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• College education is helpful but not required; A Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• 7+ years in a manufacturing operations role.
• 3+ years in a supervisory role or leadership role.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and workplace safety protocols.
• Strong understanding of MIS scheduling, Kanban systems, and 5S methodology.
• Proven experience in an industrial manufacturing environment…Steel, Automotive, Aerospace, Chemical, etc.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001.        

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.